The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before
putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need
to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out
into the world. Always remember them and never forget,
and you will become the best pencil you can be.
One: You will be able to do many great things, but
only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's
hand.
Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from
time to time, but you'll need it to become a better
pencil.
Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you
might make.
Four: The most important part of you will always be
what's inside.
And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must
leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you
must continue to write.
The pencil understood and promised to remember, and
went into the box with purpose in its heart.
Now change places with the pencil.
Always remember them and never forget, and you will
become the best person you can be.